Office of Teacher Education
FOR ASSISTANCE
Please contact Elora Davis,
Test Preparation Coordinator and Advisor
Email: eldavis@tntech.edu
Phone: (931) 372-3860
Residency & Student Teaching Test Requirements
Residency
Before a candidate can begin Residency, they must pass content knowledge exam requirements (Praxis II or National Evaluation Series [NES]).
Exam requirements are determined by a candidate's licensure/endorsement area. Deadlines for score submissions can be found on the OTE Benchmarks form, the monthly OTE newsletter, and are communicated by your advisor.
Students pursuing Mathematics 6-12 or Middle Grades Math 6-8 may take the Praxis II or NES for licensure purposes.
Student Teaching
Before a candidate can begin Student Teaching, they must pass any/all exam requirements (Praxis II or NES).
Exam requirements are determined by a candidate's licensure/endorsement area. Deadlines for score submissions can be found on the OTE Benchmarks form, the monthly OTE newsletter, and are communicated by your advisor.
Students pursuing Mathematics 6-12 or Middle Grades Math 6-8 may take the Praxis II or NES for licensure purposes.
Praxis II / NES: Requirements & Registration
Praxis II: Subject Assessment Tests
These tests measure knowledge of specific subjects that K–12 educators will teach, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
You must select Tennessee Tech University as a score recipient for the university to receive a copy of your results. The ETS recipient code for Tennessee Tech is 1804.
If you are unsure of which Praxis II test(s) you need to complete for your license/endorsement area, please review the state's requirements:
It is still recommended that you confirm your required tests with your academic advisor prior to registering.
NES: National Evaluation Series
The NES is a dynamic testing program designed to address today's needs for knowledgeable
teachers.
The NES only applies to candidates pursuing Middle School or Secondary Mathematics.
You must select Tennessee Tech University as a score recipient for the university to receive a copy of your results.
It is recommended that you confirm the correct NES test with your academic advisor prior to registering.